Applications are now open for OPEN OPEN 2025, the annual open call exhibition at Chapel Arts Studios (CAS), Andover. This year’s theme, ‘Wish You Were Here’, invites artists to reflect on the idea of remembrance – from deeply personal memories to shared experiences of place, nostalgia or loss.
Selected works will be exhibited at The Chapel Gallery, Andover from 3 – 26 July 2025, with public opening hours Thursday to Saturday, 11am–4pm.
How to Enter
- Who can enter: Artists aged 16+
- Submission limit: Up to 3 artworks
- Entry fees:
- £15 for up to 2 works
- £10 for a third work
- CAS Associate Artists: £10 for 2 works, £5 for a third
All visual art forms are welcome, including painting, print, sculpture, installation, film, audio, and digital media.
Artwork Guidelines
- Wall works: Max 1m x 1m – framed or with hanging fixings
- Sculptures: Max 1m x 1m footprint, up to 3m height – must be freestanding
- Video/Sound: Max 5 minutes (display needs can be discussed)
All image submissions must be:
- 300dpi
- Minimum size 1536 x 1024px
- Labelled as: “Your Name – Artwork Title – Medium – Size – Price”
Awards & Opportunities
- Judge’s Favourite: Solo exhibition at Chapel Gallery in 2026
- People’s Favourite: Free CAS Associate Membership & artist takeover
- Hampshire Artist Award: Paid artist residency for a local Hampshire artist
Artworks will be selected by a panel of specialist judges (to be announced soon) using criteria such as originality, use of materials, execution, and conceptual strength.
Hannah Cantellow, Interim Director of CAS, said:
“This year’s theme of remembrance offers a deeply personal and poignant space for artists to reflect and share.
“We can’t wait to see how artists respond to the invitation to explore memory in its myriad forms.”
Deadline: Midnight, Monday 16 June 2025
Apply now and become part of a vibrant artistic showcase in the heart of Andover. Full submission details and application form are available on the CAS website.
